(1) For purposes of fumigation "structure"
shall mean: any building including its foundation, walls and roof but excluding
any surfacing portions such as driveways or walkways that merely lie on the
land and provide no means for a fumigant to pass outside of the fumigation
seal.
(2) Neither the structure nor
enclosed space to be fumigated nor any part or parts thereof shall be occupied
by persons during the fumigation period. In addition, structures or enclosed
spaces which are physically connected with the structure to be fumigated shall
not be occupied by persons during the fumigation period. (See subsections
5E-14.111(3) and
(4), F.A.C.)
(3) In the event one or more units in a
multi-unit structure (see subsection
5E-14.102(9),
F.A.C.) are to be fumigated, the entire multi-unit structure must be vacated
prior to fumigation and individually tested for clearance in accordance with
label instructions following fumigation. If these requirements cannot be met,
the fumigation shall not be performed.
(4) It shall be the duty of the certified
operator in charge or his designated special fumigation identification card
holder to be present and personally make a careful examination of all parts of
the structure to be fumigated, such as locked rooms, compartments, closets,
enclosed spaces and any connected structures, to verify that no persons have
remained therein.
(5) Fumigation of
structures shall be performed in strict accordance with the registered label
and labeling directions and precautions for the intended use and type of
structure, provided there is sufficient distance along the entire length of the
passageway between the structure(s) to be fumigated and all adjacent occupied
structure(s) to allow visible inspection, with or without egress, for connected
structures as defined in subsection
5E-14.102(17),
F.A.C., and inspection for and sealing of exterior openings, such as vents,
windows, etc., that require sealing for adequate fumigant confinement. If these
requirements cannot be met, the fumigation shall not be performed unless the
adjacent structure(s) is vacated.
(6) When fumigating structures with methyl
bromide, sulfuryl fluoride or any other relatively odorless gas, technical
chloropicrin shall be used separately as a warning agent immediately prior to
release of the relatively odorless gas at the rate of not less than one fluid
ounce per 15, 000 cubic feet of space to be fumigated or as otherwise directed
by fumigant label.
Exceptions: This section shall not apply to the fumigation
of common carriers (trucks, box cars, refrigerator cars), the fumigation of
tobacco warehouses and factories, the fumigation in tanks, vaults or chambers,
or the fumigation of commodities in industrial areas when it has been
determined by prior inspection by the certified operator in charge that no
danger to human life or health exists unless required by the fumigant
label.
(7) The structure or
enclosed space must be made as gas-tight as is practicable. Structures or
enclosed spaces which cannot be made reasonably gas-tight by sealing or tenting
shall not be fumigated.
Notes
Fla. Admin.
Code Ann. R. 5E-14.111
Rulemaking Authority 482.051 FS. Law Implemented
482.051(1), 482.152, 482.241 FS.
New 1-1-77, Amended
6-27-79, 6-22-83, Formerly 10D-55.111, Amended 8-11-93, 9-17-08,
9-6-10.
New 1-1-77, Amended 6-27-79, 6-22-83, Formerly
10D-55.111, Amended 8-11-93, 9-17-08,
9-6-10.
